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Weather & Climate in Leland, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Leland has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 197 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 76.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 33.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
55°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 39.4°F |
| 27% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 197 days/yr |
Geography
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,564/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 66.0641°N, 12.9433°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
30 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.8.
| Mar 31, 2001 | 24 km NNW of Hemnesberget, Norway | M3.8 | 42 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 1992 | 24 km NNE of Nesna, Norway | M3.6 | 40 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 1992 | 3 km NW of Glomfjord, Norway | M3.5 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Apr 26, 1992 | 4 km NE of Terråk, Norway | M3.3 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Jun 24, 2005 | 31 km NNW of Hemnesberget, Norway | M3.3 | 51 km | 3 km |
| Sep 17, 1992 | northern Norway | M3.3 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 1992 | 15 km WSW of Ørnes, Norway | M3.2 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Apr 16, 2001 | 18 km NW of Hemnesberget, Norway | M3.1 | 39 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 1990 | 19 km NE of Mo i Rana, Norway | M3.1 | 80 km | 5 km |
| Oct 18, 1994 | 24 km E of Glomfjord, Norway | M3.0 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Jan 26, 1994 | 2 km ESE of Ørnes, Norway | M3.0 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Aug 20, 1994 | 16 km W of Inndyr, Norway | M3.0 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 1992 | 9 km SW of Glomfjord, Norway | M3.0 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Nov 25, 1992 | 28 km NE of Mo i Rana, Norway | M3.0 | 89 km | 10 km |
| May 5, 1992 | 35 km ENE of Mo i Rana, Norway | M3.0 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 1995 | 20 km NNW of Hemnesberget, Norway | M3.0 | 43 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 1992 | 32 km NE of Mo i Rana, Norway | M2.9 | 92 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2006 | 23 km NNE of Nesna, Norway | M2.9 | 39 km | 5 km |
| Jun 23, 1993 | 44 km ENE of Mo i Rana, Norway | M2.8 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 1992 | 21 km E of Mo i Rana, Norway | M2.8 | 80 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1979 | NORTHERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 2.0 m | — | 109 km |
| 1952 | MID-NORWAY | Meteorological | 2.0 m | — | 134 km |
| 1940 | NORTHERN NORWAY | Meteorological | — | — | 23 km |
| 1819 | NORWAY: RANA REGION: LUROY | Earthquake | — | — | 39 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 7.6 in | |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 5.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 5.4 in | |
| April | 36°F (2°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 44°F (7°C) | 4.2 in | Driest |
| June | 51°F (11°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 5.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 6.7 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 8.7 in | |
| October | 40°F (4°C) | 9.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 7.2 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 7.9 in |
Leland has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 27°F in February to 55°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 76.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.1") and May the driest (4.2").